Convict Lumber Yard, Convict industrial heritage site in Newcastle, Australia
The Convict Lumber Yard contains archaeological remains of industrial structures, a station master's residence, and a paymaster's office at Scott Street in Newcastle.
The site operated as a lumber yard from 1801 to 1831, then transformed into a stockade for convicts working on the Nobby's breakwater until 1846.
Archaeological excavations in 1987 uncovered evidence of Aboriginal settlements alongside convict-era artifacts including a brick drain and kiln floor.
The Newcastle Visitor Information Centre at Enterprise Park provides guided tours and informational materials about the Convict and Industry Walking Trail.
Deep excavation layers reveal both Aboriginal materials and hundreds of artifacts from the first days of Newcastle penal settlement in a single location.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -32.92690,151.78590
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:19
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